Library Retirement
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Community supporters gathered at the Newkirk Public Library at 1 p.m. Friday, July 1 to celebrate the retirement of Karen Lockwood after two years of service as assistant librarian. Shown from left are Holly Cline, Suzanne Smith, Librarian Marcina Overman, James Lockwood, Karen Lockwood, Bernita Wathor, Sue Roy, Don…
Read MoreAmphitheater events abound this weekend
Press Release NEWKIRK — The Kay County Amphitheater, located at Ninth and Main in Newkirk will host free events both Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9. Comedian Tavin Dillard will be at the Kay County Amphitheater on Friday. Live music from Salt Fork Revival will start at 7 p.m., with Tavin Dillard performing at…
Read MoreSecond Saturday Series
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Reach for the Sky will perform at the Kay County Amphitheater Saturday evening, July 9. Shown from left are Sherry Brace, Bruce Johnson, Janet Rhoads, Russel Brace and Brent Entz.
Read More4-H Camp
Courtesy Photos for The Newkirk Herald Journal Members of Kay County and Noble County 4-H met at Camp Wentz, Lake Ponca, last week for the annual 4-H summer camp, where they had fun while they learned many new skills.
Read MoreCo-Ed Cheer Car Wash
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Co-Ed Cheer team helped the community with a car wash at Pioneer Auto in Ponca City, Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The cheerleaders cleaned numerous cars as a fundraiser for the team. The team is also selling fireworks in their annual fireworks…
Read MoreBald Farmer open for season
By Everett Brazil, III The Newkirk Herald Journal NEWKIRK — it is a cool summer day in Newkirk, June 27. A layer of clouds hangs over the community, keeping temperatures low in the 70s when they should be much higher. The Bald Farmer on West South Street is abuzz with activity, as local patrons shop…
Read MoreThe Bald Farmer
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal James Kirkendall offers fresh produce to the community during the growing season at The Bald Farmer, on West South Street in Newkirk.
Read MoreWalk of Warriors
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Flags adorn the sidewalks in front of the Kay County Courthouse in preparation of Independence Day, Monday, including along the Kay County Walk of Warriors, leading up to the War Memorial.
Read MoreSummer Reading
Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal Students converged on the Newkirk Public Library Monday, June 13 for the weekly Summer Reading Program at 10:30 a.m. Librarian Marcina Overman read “Pete at the Beach” by James Dean, a storybook about Pete the Cat making a trip to the beach. IN keeping with that theme, the kids…
Read MorePioneer Tech Construction Academy
Courtesy Photo for The Newkirk Herald Journal Students from Pioneer Technology Center’s Construction Academy explored basic construction skills and hands-on carpentry last week with instructor Steve Bookout. Each of the students built and took home a personalized wooden bench. Shown from left are Blevin Summers, Ponca City; Peyton Mashburn, Ponca City; Ethan Garcia, Ponca City;…
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